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Employee satisfaction across Europe largely boils down to location and flexibility, study reveals

HR Brew

Great Place to Work, a workplace culture index, recently released its first European Workforce Study. As remote and flexible work options have dwindled in the US, they appear to have become more of a novelty in Europe as well. The organization surveyed roughly 25,000 employees across 19 countries.

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Parents with access to paid sick leave spend more time caring for children, new study finds

HR Brew

If you’re anticipating a lot of employees calling out sick, keep in mind they may not simply be taking paid sick days for themselves: Recent research indicates US workers use this benefit to take care of their children, as well. minutes, on average, in the wake of paid sick leave laws, the study found. face time”) increased by 10.5

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From one-size-fits-all strategies to nap pods, these are the workplace fads HR pros want to leave in 2024

HR Brew

Too many organizations still offer blanket wellness benefits, failing to consider the individual needs of their workforce. Unlimited time off certainly sounds nice, but some studies have found that employees with these policies take less time off than those with traditional accrual plans. “One-size-fits-all” HR strategy.

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Employees are more unhappy and disengaged now than during the Covid-19 pandemic

HR Brew

Yet, employees happiness, satisfaction, and engagement levels were all higher than they are now, multiple studies show. Another Gallup study released last year found a mere 18% of people are extremely satisfied with their jobs, down from 26% in 2021. It was 34% in January 2022, nearly two years into the pandemic.

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Why Financial Health Is Essential to Your Employee Wellness Strategy

According to a study by the American Psychiatric Association, over 64% of US employees feel that finances are a significant source of stress in their daily lives. Building a financial wellness program is a concrete contribution toward the long-term mental well-being and stability of your employees. We’ll show you how to do it.

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How Companies are Revolutionizing Work to Prioritize Employee Well-being

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Investing in well-being will boost productivity, spark innovation, and build a resilient workforce that can weather any storm. From aches and pains to chronic conditions and even life-threatening diseases, the impact of work on our well-being is undeniable. Take diabetes, for example. you’re sending mixed messages.

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First comes pay transparency. Next comes pay equity.

HR Brew

The most common reason organizations gave for communicating more about pay were regulatory requirements, though company values and culture, as well as employee expectations, are driving transparency as well.

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Happy Work, Happy Life - Linking Talent Management to Business Outcomes

Speaker: Nabeel Ahmad, Director, KPMG Business School

Recent studies show that our happiness at work and belief that we’re affecting the business in a positive way is good not only for you, but for the organization as well. Did it feel like work? Did you feel satisfied? Did you feel that your work had meaning and impact? After all, we spend most of our waking hours at work.

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Supercharge Your Mental Wellbeing - 5 Secrets to an Extraordinary Workplace

Speaker: Ricky Powell, Founder & CEO, Successponential

Some studies suggest we have about 65,000 thoughts per day. Today, in our high-tech, high-touch world of 24/7 business demands, it is more important than ever to stop for a moment, take a breath, and make sure you are taking care of your number one client, patient, or customer. They also show that up to 85% of those thoughts are negative.

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Building AI to Unlearn Bias in Recruiting

Research shows that the hiring process is biased and unfair. While we have made progress to solve this, it’s potentially at risk due to advancements in AI technology. This eBook covers these issues & shows you how AI can ensure workplace diversity.

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5 Culture Trends for 2019

As we approach 2019, major shifts in the work environment will continue to affect the ways companies do business. Companies that are looking to attract, engage, and retain top talent should leverage these trends to create workplaces where employees thrive.